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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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